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St Mary (Islington) 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St. Mary ]
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THE "SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS" FOR THE
YEAR 1891.
During the twelve months ending December, 1891, 368 samples of
???d and drugs were submitted by the Inspectors, and examined by
??? Public Analyst, Dr. Teed, but no sample was sent to him by the
???blic.
The 368 samples submitted and the results of their analyses are follows:-
| ???nber of Samples. | Description of Samples. | Genuine. | Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | Milk | 172 | 20 |
| 71 | Butter | 71 | — |
| 8 | Coffee | 8 | — |
| 8 | Cheese | 8 | — |
| 7 | Cocoa | 7 | — |
| 7 | Pickles | 7 | — |
| 6 | Rum | 6 | — |
| 5 | Black Pepper | 5 | — |
| 5 | White Pepper | 6 | - |
| 5 | Mustard | 5 | - |
| 5 | Dilated Acetic Acid | 5 | - |
| 4 | Gin | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Whisky | 4 | - |
| 4 | Brandy | 4 | - |
| 4 | Precipitated Sulphur | 4 | - |
| 4 | Vinegar | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Black Tea | 4 | - |
| 4 | Bread | 4 | — |
| 3 | Green Tea | 3 | — |
| 3 | Lime Juice | 3 | - |
| 3 | Lard | 3 | - |
| 3 | Sugar | 3 | - |
| 3 | Flour | 3 | - |
| 2 | Arrowroot | 2 | - |
| 2 | Solution of Iodine | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | Sweets | 1 | - |
| 1 | Sulphate of Quinine | 1 | - |
| Totals 368 | 345 | 23 |